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Why Kalamazoo Valley

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With four campuses in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo Valley offers associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and certificate programs in 50 more. With more than 70 different transfer programs to choose from – in areas such as engineering, business, computer science, culinary and nursing – students have the opportunity to earn credits that are fully transferable to a four-year college or university while at Kalamazoo Valley, for a fraction of the cost of attending a four-year college or university.

Deadline to apply and submit all paperwork:

Winter 2024
New Visa Approvals: November 1
Transfer Students: December 1

Summer 2024
New Visa Approvals are not accepted for the summer semesters
Transfer Students ONLY: April 1

Fall 2024
New Visa Approvals: July 1
Transfer Students: August 1

If your application AND paperwork have not been submitted by the dates above, you will need to be deferred to the next semester.

Terminated students are accepted on a case-by-case basis. The ISS office reserves the right to contact the institution you were terminated at to determine the circumstances surrounding your termination.

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1 Easy Admission

We have an open admission policy. We do not require SAT or ACT, however, we will accept these standardized tests. No application fee!

2 Lower Tuition Cost

The tuition at Kalamazoo Valley is significantly less than a university. You will save $40,000 or more by beginning your studies here.

3 Small Class Size

Classes at Kalamazoo Valley average one instructor to 23 students.

4 Quality Instruction

Community colleges emphasize teaching rather than research. Students will be able to talk with their professors and get the support that they need.

5 Transfer to Top 100 Universities

We have transfer pathways to the top U.S. universities.

6 Campus Life

Students can join more than 20 different clubs and organizations or participate in one of five intercollegiate sports teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, baseball, and softball.


Contact International Student Services

International Student Services   For general inquiries  
Recruitment & Outreach 269-448-4303